Orioles reassign three to minor-league camp

Orioles happy to land Julio Borbon

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/12/13) The Orioles selected outfielder Julio Borbon from the Cubs organization in the minor-league portion fo the Rule 5 draft Thursday and think he can immediately fill a need for him, according to MLB.com.

"Borbon, believe it or not, is a left-handed-hitting outfielder that fills a need that we were looking for in our big league team," executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said. "He's had some good contribution in the major leagues, getting on base with his bat, playing defense and also with his legs."

Borbon had just begun his fourth season with the Rangers when the Cubs claimed him off waivers in April. He hit .202 with a homer and seven steals in 104 at-bats between the two teams.

"Sometimes just a change of scenery, new environment, new atmosphere, sometimes guys flourish when they kind of get that second opportunity," director of minor-league operations Kent Qualls said. "So we are excited to bring him into spring training and let our staff work with him and see what we got."

Cubs part ways with Julio Borbon

(8/2/13) Cubs outfielder Julio Borbon was designated for assignment Friday, after the team's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers. The club is expected to make a corresponding move prior to Saturday's game.

Borbon hit .202 with the Cubs in 105 at-bats.

06/13/2013 22:06Cubs win in extras, end Reds' Wrigley win streak
Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon singled home the winning run with two outs in the 14th inning and the Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 6-5 on Thursday to end the Reds' record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field.